Introducing the Fall 2024 海角社区 Student Marketing Correspondents

海角社区 | August 14, 2024
Meet Our Newest Roving Reporters
We鈥檙e thrilled to welcome a new group of students to share their stories from abroad during the Fall 2024 term. With words, photos, and the magic of social media, this talented group will take students back home in the U.S. along on their cultural journeys.
Follow 海角社区 on Instagram to take part, and learn more about this program, designed to help students defray study abroad costs and gain valuable experience.

Marin A. | Bates College | Politics and Latin American Studies | 海角社区 Chilean Universities Program in Santiago.
鈥淚 chose Chile because I wanted a better grasp on the Spanish language. This program also allows me to take classes at two different universities and have an internship for career development. I am super excited to see the amazing sites in Chile. My goal is to go to both Patagonia and Easter Island.鈥

Stephanie B. | Washington and Lee University | Neuroscience and Poverty and Human Capabilities | 海角社区 Seville Universities Program: UPO in Spain.
鈥淚 chose this 海角社区 program because I did a program in Valencia, Spain my sophomore year and really enjoyed my time there, so I wanted to continue improving my Spanish and immerse myself in a different part of the country. I am most excited for the experiences I will gain from traveling, new friendships, and exploring the culture!鈥

Emma F. | Colby College | Economics and Global Studies | 海角社区 University of St Andrews Partnership in Scotland
鈥淚 wanted to go to a university where I could not only continue to pursue my academic interests, but also become a part of a very special community. I am looking forward to sharing my journey!鈥

Diana G. | University of Minnesota | Marketing | 海角社区 M茅rida Universities Program in Mexico听听
鈥淚 chose this 海角社区 program because of the unique experiences it offers in the beautiful city of M茅rida, Mexico. I am excited to immerse myself in Mexican local culture along with living and studying on the Rivera Mayan coast.鈥

Rosa G. | Haverford College | Environmental Studies and Spanish | 海角社区 Pontificia Universidad Cat贸lica del Per煤 Partnership in Peru
鈥満=巧缜檚 program in Peru offers direct enrollment, allowing me to immerse myself in Spanish-speaking communities while gaining insight of my major through a Latin American perspective! I also want to explore Latin America as much as possible.鈥

Ella G. | University of Alabama | Prelaw Criminal Justice | 海角社区 University of Limerick Partnership in Ireland
鈥淚 chose this program because of the classes offered at the university and the opportunities they have. I鈥檓 very excited to explore the city as well as Ireland as much as possible during my time abroad!鈥

Jessie G. | Butler University | Data Science and Statistics | 海角社区 Tech Career Accelerator program in Prague, Czech Republic
鈥淚 chose 海角社区 in Prague because of the excellent computer science program, and the Czech Republic is a country I have not yet explored!鈥

Avery L. | Providence College | English | 海角社区 Queen鈥檚 University Belfast Partnership in Northern Ireland
鈥淚 chose to study abroad in Belfast through 海角社区 because of the endless opportunities the program provides its students. I am excited to document my travels and grateful that I will be able to share my experience with others.鈥

Owen M. | Santa Clara University | Communications | 海角社区 Study in Barcelona program in Spain
鈥淚 selected Barcelona because it has always been on my bucket to immerse myself in the Spanish culture and I thought Barcelona would be the perfect place! I am most excited to meet new people and broaden my worldview.鈥

Robbie M. | University of Vermont | Mechanical Engineering | 海角社区 University of Canterbury Partnership in New Zealand
鈥淭he University of Canterbury program enables its students to become integrated into the Kiwi culture. I am excited to befriend other students from New Zealand and live in Christchurch. I look forward to the easy access to explore the Southern Alps and all the other natural wonders of New Zealand鈥檚 South Island.鈥

Leo M. | Bentley University | Finance and Mandarin Chinese | 海角社区 Study in Shanghai: Intensive Chinese Language program in China
鈥淚 picked this program to improve my Chinese and learn more about Chinese history and culture. I hope to return speaking the language at a high level. I am most excited to explore the historic city of Shanghai and connect with classmates and locals.鈥

Penelope P. | Boston University | Psychology and Advertising | 海角社区 University of Edinburgh Partnership in Scotland
鈥淚 chose to study with 海角社区 because I wanted to expand my horizons and learn about the rich culture in the city of Edinburgh. I am excited to meet my peers and travel and explore together.鈥

Ella S. | Duke University | Economics and Political Science | 海角社区 King鈥檚 College London Partnership in England听
鈥淚 selected this 海角社区 program because I can continue my studies in a new country while having a network of support. I am looking forward to meeting people from various places and traveling around.鈥

Lucy Sparks M. | Bryn Mawr College | Neuroscience and Creative Writing | 海角社区 Universidad de La Habana Partnership in Cuba
鈥淚鈥檓 really excited to be studying abroad in Havana because I wanted a chance to develop my Spanish and because my family immigrated from Cuba. I鈥檓 eager to learn more about the country while abroad and I really hope I get a chance to cook with my host family to learn more Cuban recipes!鈥

Ryley S. | Oberlin College | Psychology and Law & Society | 海角社区 Trinity College Dublin Partnership in Ireland
鈥淚 chose this program because I wanted to take classes in multiple academic departments, and be able to explore both Ireland and Europe as a whole while I am there. I am most excited to be immersed in a completely different environment, and to learn about Ireland鈥檚 history and culture.鈥

Jaeda T. | Northwestern University | Psychology and Chemistry | 海角社区 Study in Buenos Aires: Psychology and Neuroscience program in Argentina
鈥淚 chose this 海角社区 program because of its focus on psychology and neuroscience. I am really excited for the immersive experience I will have by living with a host family and navigating around the city.鈥

Isabela T. | University of Minnesota | Math | 海角社区 University of Adelaide Partnership in New Zealand
鈥淚 chose to study with 海角社区 in Adelaide because of the direct enrollment that gave me access to a wide variety of technical classes and provides both support and an immersive experience. I have already had the chance to meet some wonderful people to do things with, but I am still excited to explore more of Australia and its culture, especially as we come out of winter!鈥

Ezra T. | Georgetown University | Science, Technology, and International Affairs | 海角社区 Chilean Universities Program in Valpara铆so
鈥淚 chose this 海角社区 program because I wanted a unique cultural experience that was as immersive as possible. I also wanted to improve my Spanish by getting to live with a Chilean family. I鈥檓 most excited to make new friends, both American and Chilean, as well as to explore the city, country, and continent as much as possible.鈥

Holly V. | Whitman College | English | 海角社区 University of Galway Partnership in Ireland听
鈥淚 chose 海角社区鈥檚 program in Galway because I wanted to continue my English studies with classes that focus in on older texts and offer insight into how physical setting can influence literature. I鈥檓 also excited to travel in and around Ireland and meet new people.鈥

Sebastiano V. | Trinity College | Economics and Math | 海角社区 University of Oxford, Worcester College Partnership in England
鈥淚 chose Oxford because it has great research opportunities and I want to challenge myself. I can鈥檛 wait to share videos with resources and activities for visiting students, as well as pictures of the university throughout all seasons.鈥

Benjamin W. | Amherst College | Political Science and Chinese | 海角社区 Study in Shanghai: Social Sciences program in China
鈥淚 selected this 海角社区 program because of the freedom to explore that it offers and the opportunity to improve my Chinese. I鈥檓 most excited about making new friends and meeting new people in a country and culture diametrically opposed to my own. I also really love traveling, so I鈥檓 looking forward to explore as much of China as I can within this short time frame.鈥

Anya W. | Spelman College | 听International Studies | IFSA University of Cambridge, Pembroke College Partnership in England
鈥淭his program allows me to study classics, a subject I am passionate about, while furthering my education and experience in international affairs and political science. I am excited to document and share my study abroad adventure!鈥